cam cover gasket

[cerber]

hi everybody
the seal of my cam cover leaking so i need do a new one
but i don't find loctite 598 in my local shop i find only loctite 5940
can i use the loctite 5940?

thanks

[m4tti]

You can use any brand of room temperature vulcanising sealant (RTV). Do they not stock any other brands.

[SergSC]

maybe an upgrade worth considering?
http://www.thetvrshop.com/ProductsDetail.asp?PartN...

[cerber]

thanks for your reply the 5940 is rtv
and it s can be used for cam cover

the gasket in vitton from RG can be a good upgrade yes
but not cheap
next time i think!!

[sascha]

cerber said:

thanks for your reply the 5940 is rtv
and it s can be used for cam cover

the gasket in vitton from RG can be a good upgrade yes
but not cheap
next time i think!!

if you use the viton gasket you MUST use also nord-lock security-washer as without the bolts will not be fixed properly and the gasket get's leak.

http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/w...

[Stunned Monkey]

Ironically another way to prevent the bolts form loosening is to apply a dab of silicone to the threads.

[ninetynine]

i fitted the gasket to mine it lasted until the first time i took the cam cover off so have
gone back to good old sealant